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A scene of a mother whose remaining two sons have been enlisted to fight in the Civil war. The younger son’s wife protests from inside the home.
The mother responds to protests by reciting "excerpts from speeches on the future defenses of the nation, made by Washington".
A 'pro-war' piece used to encourage Americans to want to join the war in Europe.
"According to Washington"
The sketch should find a place in vaudeville as "an instiller of patriotism". Too much weight is placed on the speeches.
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Variety, vol. 42: 11. 12 May, 1916